Here’s lookin‘ at you, kid.

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Here’s lookin‘ at you, kid.

Forget geek goggles and NHS specs – glasses are a fashion statement, an accessory with zeitgeist, an eye-catcher with character, expression of trendiness and class. The British spectacle label Archibald Optics can usually only be found online. The claim oft he London-based eyewear label is high quality at an affordable price. The currently 16 models are produced in Fukui, the stronghold of Japanese optical glass craftsmanship. In 200 steps, absolute professionals craft high-class acetate or titanium frames and lenses, either extremely honed or coated with UV400, from British design and regional materials. The finished piece then costs between 200 and 500 Euro, that’s including everything, mind you. Archibald is strict about avoiding vendors which drastically reduces costs. Even though the glasses all sport the classic and timeless look of London in the 60s, they do have to fit the face and match different styles. For those who prefer the hands-on approach to finding the right look, the online shop offers a »Home Try-on-Kit« with three models that be tried on and combined with the contents of your wardrobe. Once you have decided on a model, you enter your optical details online and receive your tailor-made high quality specs in less than two weeks. On April 4th, Archibald opened its first pop-up store ever in the middle of Berlin and will be celebrating that three days later. So if you want to take a closer look at how British design and Japanese craftsmanship go together, just drop by the vanguard shop. And do it on April 7th for the opening party if you’re looking for drinks, music and inspiration to boot.
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Archibald Optics Pop Up Store | Brunnenstraße 195, 10119 Berlin | Mon.-Sat., 11 pm – 9 pm | Opening Party, April 7th at 7 pm | archibaldoptics.com

 

Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 06. April 2016 | Tags: , , , Keine Kommentare

I want to ride it where I like

I want to ride it where I like

OK, we might not be die-hard freaks who fearlessly ride their beloved bikes no matter what the weather. But when the first delicate rays of sunshine soften the citie’s hard concrete and the icy winds turn into soft breezes, there’s no stopping us! And besides, fresh air lifts our spirits and gives a rosy complexion. From next Monday till March 20, the Berlin Bicycle Week is celebrating the two-wheeled steed and the people who love it. The programme features the Berliner Fahrradschau, a screening of „Rising from the Ashes“ – a documentary about how Jock Boyer helped establish a national Rwandan bicycle team –, a new BreakMX Guinness world record (yup, a cross between breakdance and BMX) where Chris Böhm will attempt to achieve 30 bike head spins in 30 seconds keeping his bike between his legs (a must-see!!) and the velo x Berlin Bicycle Week launch party which was organised in cooperation with our favourite people from Gestalten. They’re celebrating the release of the new book Velo 3rd Gear. What would be more appropriate than putting one and one together and presenting great stories about great rides and their great owners in great photographs? Exactly, nothing. And that’s why we’re going to participate in this sportive celebration, too. When? On Monday, March 14 from 5 to10.30 pm. Where? At the Gestalten Space in the Sophie-Gips-Höfe in Mitte. It goes without saying that we’ll be riding there by bike… And to top it all off, we’re giving away two copies of Velo 3rd Gear straight off the press. Send an email titled ‚BIKE IT!‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de.
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velo x Berlin Bicylce Week Launch Party | 14.03., 17-22.30 Uhr | Gestalten Space, Sophie-Gips-Höfe, Sophienstraße 21, 10178 Berlin | www.berlinbicycleweek.com | gestalten.de

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Kategorien: Events | Autor: | Datum: 09. März 2016 | Tags: , , , , Keine Kommentare